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1 day ago

Explaining your ballot: Mosquito Control and Beach District in St. Johns

St. Johns County voters will have more than just the big ticket local races for County Commission and School Board…

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1 day ago

Cold front brings cool, dry weather to Northeast Florida

High temperatures will struggle to reach 75 degrees Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front pushes through Florida.…

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2 days ago

NFL owners approve Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future renovation deal with Jacksonville

“The NFL believes in Jacksonville. I believe in Jacksonville. I know our fans and the people throughout the community believe…

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2 days ago

25 homeless people will get a path into housing under Jacksonville program

A pilot program between Ability Housing and the city of Jacksonville will help homeless people get off the streets and…

Featured image for “Amelia Island lighthouse is beaming again”
2 days ago

Amelia Island lighthouse is beaming again

The Amelia Island Light, the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, was inoperative for 18 months.…

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2 days ago

Blue Angels return to NAS Jax this weekend

The Blue Angels will fly the skies Saturday and Sunday during the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show.…

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2 days ago

#AskJAXTDY: Why is McCormick Road torn up again?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why an East Arlington road project is taking so long.…

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2 days ago

Indoor playground coming in North Jacksonville

The Play Jungle gym and playground will open in the Dunns Creek Crossing shopping center.…

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2 days ago

Covered pickleball courts planned in Yulee

Nassau Pickleball 365 will have eight courts when it opens Jan. 4 east of the Wildlight master-planned community.…

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3 days ago

Duval School Board member pushes storm-related conspiracy theories

Tony Ricardo is among the elected officials sharing hurricane-related content that’s misleading or incorrect on social media.…

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October 14, 2024

St. Augustine warns of king tides flooding

The city is warning that king tides could cause street flooding until Oct. 23.…

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October 14, 2024

Development includes 3,000 homes in St. Johns County

St. Johns County is reviewing plans for Water Lily, a development that includes 3,000 homes and 280,000 square feet of…

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October 14, 2024

Seniors struggle to recover from back-to-back hurricanes

The neighborhoods where many seniors live aren’t built to withstand the wrath of a major hurricane.…

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October 14, 2024

Off-duty corrections officer killed in Jacksonville

Corrections Officer Bradley McNew was shot to death after intervening in an argument between a man and woman at a…

Featured image for “Jacksonville group raises concerns about fatal police shooting”
October 11, 2024

Jacksonville group raises concerns about fatal police shooting

The Jacksonville Community Action Committee is demanding that police immediately release bodycam footage of the shooting.…

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October 11, 2024

What to do if you have storm damage in St. Johns County

St. Johns County and St. Augustine officials say it is time to do damage assessments after Hurricane Milton.…

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October 11, 2024

Historic Castillo de San Marcos closed to survey storm damage

The 351-year-old Castillo de San Marcos will reopen Saturday after an inspection showed no serious issues.…

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October 11, 2024

Utilities continue to restore power on First Coast

Power remains out mainly in St Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties after Hurricane Milton.…

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October 10, 2024

Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Arlington Manor area

A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Arlington Manor area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s…

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October 10, 2024

City Council to weigh dissolving Hogpen Creek dredging tax

Jacksonville leaders could potentially kill a special taxing district that came as a $40,000 surprise to many in Intracoastal West.…

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October 10, 2024

St. Johns County lifts evacuation order; St. Augustine Marina remains closed

People who were ordered to evacuate in St. Johns County for Hurricane Milton can now return home; St. Augustine announces…

Featured image for “Flooding could be a risk in Jacksonville, St. Johns County for days”
October 10, 2024

Flooding could be a risk in Jacksonville, St. Johns County for days

Hurricane Milton’s effect on Jacksonville was limited, but tidal flooding could affect some streets during high tides.…

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October 10, 2024

Power is returning around Northeast Florida

JEA says it restored power to more than 40,000 customers overnight.…

Featured image for “Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter”
October 10, 2024

Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter

Clay County is no longer accepting residents at its four other shelters, but a new shelter was to open Thursday…

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October 10, 2024

Nassau County orders evacuations as projected storm surge rises

The National Weather Service expects storm surge over more than 5 feet in Nassau County.…

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October 10, 2024

St. Johns County asks people to stay off the roads

St. Johns County is assessing damage after Hurricane Milton hit the area particularly hard.…

Featured image for “Hurricane Milton exits Florida, but effects persist on First Coast”
October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton exits Florida, but effects persist on First Coast

Hurricane Milton will bring heavy rainfall, flooding and gusty winds to Northeast Florida throughout the day Thursday.…

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October 9, 2024

What to expect overnight and to end the week after Hurricane Milton’s landfall

Hurricane Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday around 8:30 p.m. and continues to bring damaging constant winds…

Featured image for “Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of hurricanes”
October 9, 2024

Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of hurricanes

A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to…

Featured image for “As Milton makes landfall, Jacksonville shelters still have space; Gate gas stations are closed”
October 9, 2024

As Milton makes landfall, Jacksonville shelters still have space; Gate gas stations are closed

Hurricane Milton made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 storm at just about a quarter to 9 p.m. Wednesday near…

Featured image for “Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, but risks ease in Jacksonville”
October 9, 2024

Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, but risks ease in Jacksonville

The latest on Hurricane Milton’s expected impacts on the Jacksonville area, including shelters and evacuations.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville uses dams to hold back Milton’s floodwaters”
October 9, 2024

Jacksonville uses dams to hold back Milton’s floodwaters

The city is using Tiger Dams — large plastic tubes that can be filled with water to act as barriers…

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October 9, 2024

Hundreds of horses sheltered in Jax during Hurricane Milton

Nearly 400 horses are coming into the Jacksonville Equestrian Center from places with mandatory evacuations.…